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16 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Deskins, Family Medicine Specialist in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Jason Deskins, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lexington, KY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 16 years. Dr. Deskins is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Deskins’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Deskins’s office at (606) 638-4656.
Where did Dr. Deskins go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Pikeville College School Of Osteopathic Medicine
What languages does Dr. Deskins speak?
Dr. Deskins and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Deskins typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Deskins diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Deskins. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Strep Throat
- Sore Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Deskins typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Jason Deskins may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Deskins' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Deskins accept my insurance?
Dr. Deskins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (606) 638-4656 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Deskins accept in Lexington, KY?
Dr. Deskins in Lexington, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Commercial
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
H & R Block
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Deskins' office located?
What is Dr. Deskins's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Deskins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194846899.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Deskins?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Deskins
What is Dr. Jason Deskins's specialty?
Dr. Deskins is a Family Medicine Specialist near Lexington, KY.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Jason Deskins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Deskins is affiliated with Saint Joseph London, Saint Joseph East, Baptist Health Corbin, Baptist Health Lexington, Hazard Arh Regional Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Jason Deskins accepting new patients in Lexington, KY?
Yes, Dr. Jason Deskins is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jason Deskins offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Deskins's office at (606) 638-4656 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jason Deskins?
Please contact Dr. Deskins's office at (606) 638-4656 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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